communion
Translation
fellowship, intimate sharing, Holy Communion
Examples
They felt a sense of communion with nature.
They felt a sense of communion with nature.
She received her first Holy Communion.
She received her first Holy Communion.
Grammar Patterns
((communion)) ((with sb./sth.)) a feeling of close relationship with (sb./sth.) They felt a communion with nature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fellowship, rapport, accord, sharing
Etymology
From Latin 'communio' (mutual participation), from 'communis' (common, shared).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'community' in 'union' - that's 'communion', a feeling of a shared experience.